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The VAT rate could hike to 13.5%
There's a call on Government to consider the implications a higher VAT would have on the smaller elements of hospitality.
The Cabinet is due to meet on Tuesday to announce whether to hike the tourism VAT rate to 13.5%.
The current rate stands at 9%.
Fota Island Resort General Manager John O'Flynn says an extra tourism VAT rate isn't necessary:
Newbridge School Project Sparked Global Journey: Kildare Lawyer Tells Of West Bank Land Grabs
Executive director of the Nobel Women’s Initiative, Maria Butler recently visited the Middle East with three Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
Hospital Board CEO Has "No Faith" In BAM: Kill-Based Firm Blamed For 15th Children's Hospital Delay
The Public Accounts Committee has heard the hospital won’t be handed over until the end of this September, and then it will take another nine months to get it ready for patients.
Kneecap Condemns Terrorism Charge As ‘Political Policing’
Liam also known as Mo Chara is accused of flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert.
Driving Test Backlog In Kildare: New Centres And Examiners Promised
This plan by the Road Safety Authority includes accelerating the training of new examiners and expanding test times, including overtime for Saturdays and bank holidays.
UPDATE: Athy Midwifery Clinic To Reopen Next Week, Women Notified And Midwife Staff To Be Boosted
The hospital is currently contacting affected women directly to inform them of the resumption.
Man Who Shot And Killed Two Israeli Embassy Staff In Washington Shouted "Free Palestine" When Detained
A suspect has been arrested and named as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Illinois.
Johnstown Hollowed Out: Centra Closure Leaves Village With "No Shop, No Pub, No Community Hall"
Centra, located in the centre of the village, will shut down following failed attempts by the owner to expand or relocate.
Two Irish Diplomats Escape Injury After Israeli Army Opens Fire In West Bank, Tanaiste Condemns Incident
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris confirmed the diplomats, who are stationed in Ramallah, were part of a delegation in Jenin when the incident occurred.
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